Washington workers deserve paid sick leave. All too often, workers are forced to choose between their families and their jobs, which can result in a disastrous string of events. Paid sick days allow workers to stay home when they fall ill and to care for a sick child when they need it most. Guaranteeing paid sick timeContinue reading “You shouldn’t lose your job for being sick or for caring for your kids: Lateasha’s story”
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When it comes to the pay gap, women don’t have a choice
This week the Census Bureau confirmed what many working women already experience: the gender wage gap isn’t closing – it’s stuck. Stagnant. While the gap between men’s and women’s earnings did narrow slightly in 2013, with women earning 78 cents for every dollar compared to 76.5 cents a year earlier, it has remained virtually unchanged sinceContinue reading “When it comes to the pay gap, women don’t have a choice”
Join us in strengthening women’s economic security – Bellingham
You are warmly invited to join us in building women’s economic security across Washington state – next stop, Bellingham! What: Strengthening Women’s Economic Security Forum When: October 16th, 5:30-7:00 pm Where: Bellingham YWCA, 1026 N. Forest St. This event is part of a statewide campaign to strengthen women’s economic security. The previous forums in Seattle, Kirkland,Continue reading “Join us in strengthening women’s economic security – Bellingham”